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AF55 VPC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

209,466 mi
Last recorded209,466 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 VPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 209,466 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 195,101 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 195,064 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 191,327 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 191,327 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 173,780 miles

Rear suspension components slighty corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 169,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 169,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2017 161,625 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 150,787 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 150,542 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped across rear axle (3.6.B.1)

Emissions not tested due to engine overheating (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 139,151 miles

mil lamp on

Pass 27 Aug 2014 124,966 miles

engine light on

Pass 2 Sep 2013 108,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Aug 2013 108,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 91,983 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 91,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 73,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

obd light on

oil at min

Fail 19 Aug 2011 73,494 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

obd light on

oil at min

Pass 25 Aug 2010 57,443 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bonnet release handle broken

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall has a cut but no ply or cord exposed...

Pass 2 Sep 2009 42,376 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 33,698 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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AF55 VPC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF55 VPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF55 VPC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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